Explore the Family Name Kevern
The meaning of Kevern
Cornish: habitational name from Saint Keverne (Cornwall), named from the dedication of its church to Saint Aghevran.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kevern in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kevern has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 71610 to 71678, a change of -0.09. However, despite the decrease in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 7.09%, growing from 254 in 2000 to 272 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #71,678 | -0.09% |
| Count | 254 | 272 | 7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kevern
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kevern. In 2000, 98.03% of those with the Kevern surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 95.59% in 2010. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black with this surname in 2000, they made up 1.84% of the Keverns in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 95.59% | -2.49% |
| Black | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |